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Library system announces October activity list
The Garland libraries will host a variety of activities throughout October. Check out the list now and make plans to join in the fun. Early Literacy (Ages 0-5) FALL STORYTIMES - Sept. 5 - Nov. 25 - All Libraries Baby Bounce & Read (birth-18 months): 10 a.m....
Spring Creek Forest Preserve schedules activities
Monthly Work Sessions: Regular work sessions in the forest are suspended in August because of the heat. Dana Wilson will lead Work Sessions on various dates. To be on Dana’s work team, email danawilson59@yahoo.com. Service Projects: Need a project for your...
Notes on Garland’s Latino history exhibit
Explore Garland’s Latino community with the Landmark Museum's newest exhibit: Notes on Garland’s Latino History. As part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the exhibit will be on display Sept. 1-30 at the North Garland Library, 3845 North Garland Avenue, and Oct. 1...
TCAP to provide free rabies vaccines
Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) and Garland Animal Services will provide free rabies vaccines for cats and dogs. The event will be Saturday, Aug. 26 at Garland Animal Services at 1902 Highway 66 from 10 a.m. to noon. Rabies is a highly contagious and...
Garland library system offers full September schedule
As always, Garland’s library system has a full schedule of activities for September. The long list includes everything from cooking to baby art-making, from an ice cream social to craft nights and chess clubs to Lego clubs. Early Literacy (Ages 0-5) FALL STORYTIMES -...
Applications for Labor Day Parade entries – due Friday, Aug. 25
The Noon Exchange Club of Garland will host the 77th annual Garland Labor Day Parade at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4. The parade will feature more than 50 community float entries and fine arts groups from all seven Garland Independent School District high...
Ikandy hosts 12th backpack giveaway
Jane and Edward Diogu hosted the 12th IKandy Foundation backpack and school supply giveaway at Garland’s First Presbyterian Church Saturday, July 29. Their son, Ike Diogu, was a Garland High School basketball standout, then played basketball at the University of...
Texas Security Bank sponsors backpack event
Texas Security Bank recently sponsored approximately 200 backpacks for the Back to School Give Away for Hope Clinic of Garland’s patients. The event included lots of happy students and parents. This was the second backpack giveaway sponsored by Texas Security Bank....
Member recognition, parade news from Noon Exchange Club
The Noon Exchange has exciting news to share. One of its members has recently received a prestigious appointment from the Texas governor, and planning has begun for this year's Labor Day Parade. The club's president Jim Bookhout was recently appointed an Admiral in...
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